Author Archives: Pete

Phone Slam! Make a telephone call today for medical marijuana. Today is the Cheryl Miller Memorial Project phone slam. On Tuesday, September 23, 2003, as patients and supporters visit congressional offices in Washington, medical marijuana supporters across the U.S. will … Continue reading →

This just makes me mad John Ashcroft is at it again. Ashcroft not only wants to be your Attorney General. He wants to be your prosecutor, judge, jury, and executioner. The latest is a memo to all federal prosecutors requiring … Continue reading →

Pot doesn’t kill An editorial in September 20th British Medical Journal: “Comparing cannabis with tobacco — again: Link between cannabis and mortality is still not established” This editorial examined two large studies in the United States and Sweden, and determined: … Continue reading →

Around the Web A nice OpEd in the Harvard Crimson, by Dr. Lester Grinspoon: I was concerned that so many young people were using the terribly dangerous drug marijuana, so I decided to review the medical and scientific literature on … Continue reading →

Dare to Suck! Had a great time last night delivering one of my drug war rants at Theatre of Ted, and I’d like to welcome the Ted fans to Drug WarRant. One of the issues that came up from another … Continue reading →

Bad Pot, courtesy of the Government Government Grass Turns Off Users Some of the first patients to smoke Health Canada’s government-approved marijuana say it’s “disgusting” and want their money back. “It’s totally unsuitable for human consumption,” said Jim Wakeford, 58, … Continue reading →

Medical Marijuana returns to the 9th Circuit “Lawyers Want Court To Consider Medical Marijuana: Four Clubs Say Pot Consitutional” Oral arguments were heard yesterday morning by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel in a combined series of cases … Continue reading →

Welcome! I’m thrilled to see all the new visitors to Drug WarRant today. First, thanks for the nice recent mentions and links from Walter in Denver and Pipeline. TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime is without a doubt the most informative … Continue reading →

Breaking News Seattle voters approved Initiative 75 yesterday by 59 percent to 41 percent. The new city ordinance will make marijuana laws, as they relate to adult personal use, the city’s lowest law-enforcement priority. Seattle becomes the largest city in … Continue reading →

Senator Durbin to introduce important medical marijuana legislation Via Talk Left and Marijuana Policy Project: For the first time ever, a federal law recognizing the validity of state medical marijuana laws will be introduced in the U.S. Senate. U.S. Sen. … Continue reading →